Chinese New Year Plants With Auspicious Meaning Pt1


LUCKY BAMBOO: Known as kai yun zhu in Chinese, it comes from Taiwan and - as the name implies - is believed to bring fortune. $6.80 to $68.	CHERRY:This plant from Malaysia bears lots of fruit and is favoured for that and itsChinese name - man tang hong - which means "the whole place is red". Keep in a bright but sheltered spot.$18 to $20.


FOUR SEASON LIME: From Malaysia and China, its Chinese name - sijiju - is auspicious because "ju" is often associated with the New Year. Put it in a bright place. Remove fruit when withered. $18 to $1,688.	CRASSULA: From Malaysia, it is also called the jade plant because of the colour of its leaves. Give it good indoor light and water when soil is dry. $7.80 to $288.


HYDRANGEA: From Malaysia, its Chinese name is xiu qiu hua. Considered auspicious for its impressive pink to almost red flowers. Keep in a cool, bright place. About $38.	ZAMIOCULCA: From Taiwan, its name is jing qian shu or gold tree. Its shiny, angular leaves arereminiscent of Chinese-style gold ingots, hence its auspicious associations. Keep indoors and water when soil is dry. $8 to $268.